Virginia Beach Boardwalk. 7,903. Piers & Boardwalks. Colonial Williamsburg. 12,468. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks. Maymont. 2,048. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Farms. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 3,102. Historic Jamestowne. 5,428. Shenandoah Valley. 114. Monticello. 7,039. Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus. 1,618. What is there to […]
“Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, who was known as the Virgin Queen. Historians think the English adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh suggested the name about 1584. Is Virgin short for Virginia? From the 17th century onward, the girl’s name Virginia came into regular use among English speakers. […]
Also known for its flourishing local dining scene, arts and entertainment, maritime history, and family-friendly attractions, Virginia Beach features its own unique districts that offer experiences for everyone to enjoy. It’s no surprise the Oceanfront and 3-mile boardwalk is the center of the action in Virginia Beach. Why do people […]
Virginia Beach is a resort city with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels, and restaurants along its oceanfront. Every year the city hosts the East Coast Surfing Championships as well as the North American Sand Soccer Championship, a beach soccer tournament. What is Virginia Beach best known for? […]
Virginia Dare was the first child born to English parents in North America. Virginia (given name) Origin Word/name Latin Meaning “virgin” What is the short name of Virginia? Nicknames include Ginny, Geena, Gigi, Ginger and Virgie. Is Virginia a pretty name? Virginia is a lovely place name starting with the […]
West Virginia State Nickname | The Mountain State. What is the main nickname of West Virginia? the Mountain StateWest Virginia is called the Mountain State because it’s the only state completely within the Appalachian Mountain region, and its average elevation is higher than any other state east of the Mississippi […]
Illegal to flip a coin to decide who pays for coffee in Richmond. Illegal to wash a mule on the sidewalk in Culpeper. Illegal to spit on a seagull in Norfolk. Illegal for a woman to be out at night in Norfolk unless she is wearing a corset and is […]
West Virginia: Gin and tonic. What is the state beverage of West Virginia? West Virginia: Gin and tonic. What is Virginia’s official drink? Virginia State Beverage | Milk. Why is West Virginia on soda cans? Although these days the outline is often replaced by an inkjet-printed “WV1” on the base […]
Many academies are still operating, from Indianola, Mississippi to Humphreys County. These schools began to accept black students later in the 20th century, although many of them still enroll relatively small numbers of black students. Does segregation still exist in schools today? Currently more than half of all students in […]
The Prince William County School Board of Education consists of eight members elected to four-year terms. One member is elected at large. Seven members are elected by district.School board elections. Office Name Date assumed office Prince William County School Board Potomac District Justin Wilk January 1, 2015 Are school boards […]
Prince Edward County The county’s board refused to appropriate any money to operate the schools, which closed rather than comply with the federal desegregation order effective September 1, 1959. It was the only school district in the country to resort to such extreme measures. What was the last state to […]
8 Anniversary Ideas in Virginia Take a Wine Tour Together. Explore Downtown Winchester Together. Dine Together. Take a Drive Together. Share a Picnic Together. Catch a Show Together. Relax Together at a Spa. Stay at The Inn at Vaucluse Spring. What is a unique way to celebrate an anniversary? 14 […]
More specifically, Virginia Beach is for beach lovers! This is the most notable beach on Virginia’s east coast, and it’s known for its boardwalk, lovely sandy beaches, nightlife, and entertainment. It’s also known for the resort-style hotels that line the boardwalk, giving way to balcony views of the entire shoreline. […]
Iowa. In 1868, Iowa was the first state to desegregate its public schools. What was desegregated first? The Fair Housing Act ended discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, and national origin. This was the first housing law against discrimination. The passage of […]
horn antenna. A horn antenna or microwave horn is an antenna that consists of a flaring metal waveguide shaped like a horn to direct radio waves in a beam. Horns are widely used as antennas at UHF and microwave frequencies, above 300 MHz. What type of antenna is suitable for […]